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It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger after them. How can we ever be satisfied without them until our feelings are deadened?
George Eliot1819–1880The Mill on the Floss (1860), Book Fifth: Wheat and Tares, Chapter IIn context
Slow but steady wins the race.
Aesop620–564 BCAesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Lion and the Mouse – The Fawn and His MotherIn context
- Success
Self-help is the best help.
Aesop620–564 BCAesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Lion and the Mouse – The Fawn and His MotherIn context
- Advice
For my part, I will never give up and I mean never.
Elon Muskborn 19712 August 2008 in a message to SpaceX employees after the failed third launch of the Falcon 1.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
The Bible (King James Version)Ecclesiastes 9:10 (KJV)In context
- Work